Match Report


Atlético de MadridAtlético de Madrid     Real MadridReal Madrid
Computer Player Computer Player gavin Hall gavin Hall
Ernesto VelascoE. Velasco73
G
1
G
76Magnus SigthorssonM. Sigthorsson
David TavaresD. Tavares72
D
2
D
68Joakim KurstotJ. Kurstot
Daniel PostigaD. Postiga67
D
3
D
71Nacer ComisettiN. Comisetti
Gregorio PascualG. Pascual67
D
4captain
D
77Roberto TalanR. Talan
Marc-Vivien WatierM. Watier79
M
captain5
D
68Darren BallD. Ball
Gary MatteoG. Matteo75
M
6
M
80Carmine BiliottiC. Biliotti
Guillermo TorresG. Torres70
M
7
M
78Nuno PostigaN. Postiga
Stan AdamsS. Adams68
M
8
A
78Thomas BravoT. Bravo
Francisco PirriF. Pirri74
A
9
A
67Peter SørensenP. Sørensen
Igor YashinI. Yashin73
A
10
A
73Scott NivenS. Niven
Daniel MoreiraD. Moreira69
A
11
A
83Maximiliano FigueroaM. Figueroa
 
Arno HöferA. Höfer69
A
12
M
67Sven BoumaS. Bouma
Tomas ReisT. Reis67
M
13
M
72Carmine VenturinC. Venturin
Martin CamineroM. Caminero66
D
14
A
73Msaddeck ToyesM. Toyes

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Real Madrid in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos  Vila.


0.00
Real Madrid get the match underway!
4.22
Carmine Biliotti laces a through ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Postiga.
9.38
Nacer Comisetti chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga knocks the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ernesto Velasco manages to keep it out.
22.08
David Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Moreira who takes it down. Daniel Moreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Magnus Sigthorsson manages to gather it easily.
24.21
Guillermo Torres flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Pirri who takes it down. Francisco Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.15
Gary Matteo sees Francisco Pirri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnus Sigthorsson gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
28.06
Nuno Postiga threads a neat ball through to Maximiliano Figueroa. Maximiliano Figueroa finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
32.33
Nuno Postiga threads the ball through to Maximiliano Figueroa. Maximiliano Figueroa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Tavares.
39.56
David Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Gary Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri rushes past Joakim Kurstot! Francisco Pirri shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Magnus Sigthorsson manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off!
51.10
Nuno Postiga knocks the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ernesto Velasco.
55.21
Gregorio Pascual hits a low pass to Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Moreira collects the pass. Daniel Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
60.10
Real Madrid have made a substitution with Msaddeck Toyes replacing Maximiliano Figueroa .
61.10
Nuno Postiga makes a probing pass to Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.22
Nacer Comisetti runs forward with the ball. Nacer Comisetti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Niven. Scott Niven skips past Gregorio Pascual! Scott Niven cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Ernesto Velasco!
65.55
Gary Matteo threads a neat ball through to Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Magnus Sigthorsson who gathers it comfortably.
72.36
Nuno Postiga makes a probing pass to Thomas Bravo. Thomas Bravo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.35
Nuno Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Peter Sørensen controls it well on his chest. Peter Sørensen makes a great pass forward. Scott Niven runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
85.41
Marc-Vivien Watier kicks a strong pass forward to Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Pirri. With a superhuman jump, Francisco Pirri connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnus Sigthorsson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
89.38
Nacer Comisetti threads a neat ball through to Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga makes a simple pass to Msaddeck Toyes. Msaddeck Toyes whips in a cross ball towards Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ernesto Velasco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Atlético de Madrid

Real Madrid
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
27.9%
44.1%
27.9%

Scorers
Daniel Moreira 24
Thomas Bravo 72
Peter Sørensen 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Moreira of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Ernesto Velasco (GK)
7
2.David Tavares (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Postiga (DEF)
6
4.Gregorio Pascual (DEF)
6
5.Marc-Vivien Watier (MID)
6
6.Gary Matteo (MID)
7
7.Guillermo Torres (MID)
7
8.Stan Adams (MID)
6
9.Francisco Pirri (ATT)
8
10.Igor Yashin (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Moreira (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Arno Höfer (ATT)
0
13.Tomas Reis (MID)
0
14.Martin Caminero (DEF)
0

1.Magnus Sigthorsson (GK)
7
2.Joakim Kurstot (DEF)
6
3.Nacer Comisetti (DEF)
7
4.Roberto Talan (DEF)
6
5.Darren Ball (DEF)
6
6.Carmine Biliotti (MID)
6
7.Nuno Postiga (MID)
8
8.Thomas Bravo (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Peter Sørensen (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Scott Niven (ATT)
7
11.Maximiliano Figueroa (ATT)
6
 
12.Sven Bouma (MID)
0
13.Carmine Venturin (MID)
0
14.Msaddeck Toyes (ATT)
6